Generation 7

Mercury Cougar Coupe

12.1988 - 07.1990 · United States

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Mercury Cougar, Generation 7, USA market. This overview covers 3 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (12.1988 - 07.1990). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 5
Engine codes: Ford Essex 231
Engine displacement, cc: 3797
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2870
Ground clearance, mm: 120
Fuel: Petrol AI-91

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3 versions

3.8 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Ford Essex 231 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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3.8 AT Cougar LS	12.1988 - 07.1990

3.8 L, 210 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Ford Essex 231 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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3.8 AT Cougar XR7	12.1988 - 07.1990

3.8 L, 210 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Ford Essex 231 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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3.8 MT Cougar XR7	12.1988 - 07.1990

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